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Perfect job - but I can't get there!

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Thesisquibble · 19/04/2023 08:34

I have been made redundant a few months ago and have struggled finding a new role. I live in an area where jobs are usually seasonal so anything officey is quite unusual.

The perfect job, perfect pay and perfect hours has been advertised.

BUT I can't get there. There's no public transport. And I cannot drive for a while due to blacking out. I repeat: I cannot drive due to blacking out (and currently in the midst of tests / diagnosis). I had tomsay that twice for all the posters who say "learn to drive"... I can drive already, thanks!

Should I bother with the interview and hope that I can lift share? I live in a City and the role is in a town - 25 mins away by car. As far as I can tell they don't offer WFH. (WFH is unusual here)

DH can potentially give me a lift but he works FT and it'll be difficult to squeeze it all in to his workday.

DVLA won't reassess my driving license for a while.

I just feel sad about being made redundant and sad thst I'm stuck. And sad that my perfect role seems unattainable.

Wwyd?

OP posts:
TeresaCrowd · 20/04/2023 21:22

I know OP said cycling wasn’t for her due to the busy road so this isn’t aimed there, but for the posters jumping on people who have had their licence taken away under investigation due to an isolated blackout will not necessarily be a hazard on a bike. My DM blacked out in a supermarket once and they called out an ambulance so her licence was taken away whilst it was investigated. It turned out to be an ear infection, and the blackout never happened again but between the NHS and the DVLA who are both organisations who move slower than a glacier it took nearly 8 months to get the licence re-issued. She wasn’t exactly fit and able, but absolutely wouldn’t have been any more of a risk than anyone else of keeling over whilst on a bicycle.

Congrats on the interview OP, hope it goes well and that the logistical challenges are short lived while your investigations take place. Fingers crossed for you!

LT1982 · 20/04/2023 21:37

Thesisquibble · 19/04/2023 08:34

I have been made redundant a few months ago and have struggled finding a new role. I live in an area where jobs are usually seasonal so anything officey is quite unusual.

The perfect job, perfect pay and perfect hours has been advertised.

BUT I can't get there. There's no public transport. And I cannot drive for a while due to blacking out. I repeat: I cannot drive due to blacking out (and currently in the midst of tests / diagnosis). I had tomsay that twice for all the posters who say "learn to drive"... I can drive already, thanks!

Should I bother with the interview and hope that I can lift share? I live in a City and the role is in a town - 25 mins away by car. As far as I can tell they don't offer WFH. (WFH is unusual here)

DH can potentially give me a lift but he works FT and it'll be difficult to squeeze it all in to his workday.

DVLA won't reassess my driving license for a while.

I just feel sad about being made redundant and sad thst I'm stuck. And sad that my perfect role seems unattainable.

Wwyd?

Is it an option for husband to drop you at a train station or bus stop halfway or something?

Hatemylife2023 · 20/04/2023 23:16

I would go, I very nearly turned down an interview other day but felt guilty knowing nearly 200 people applied overall and the people were staying late to see me (I can drive but not long distances and feel my troubles aren't enough to turn me into the DVLA yet) I got there it was some agony and trouble, but worth it. I really truly agonised if I should cancel but I thought nope someone will be staying on, it's really to late to cancel etc.

If I learnt nothing at all, it was a good chat, could not have met a lovier chap and I was told I interviewed well and could speak to customers, I left the room feeling pretty amazing unexpectedly.

If you don't go, you'll never know x

carsharing · 21/04/2023 11:33

Considered car sharing?

Lamelie · 21/04/2023 11:40

swanling · 19/04/2023 08:40

Access to Work can fund transport costs for people who can't drive due to disability. It's intended to get people into work (or stay in work) who would otherwise be excluded, which seems to be what you're facing.

www.gov.uk/access-to-work

This! Definitely apply for the job and start the access to work application and once offered work out a combination of lifts/ wfh and taxis.
💪

raabbgghhrbb123 · 21/04/2023 12:06

I second access to work. I use taxis via access to work due to mobility issues without too much faff claiming fares back.

2bazookas · 21/04/2023 12:55

City to town, surely there must be public transport.

TerrorT · 21/04/2023 17:15

I would definitely apply. This happened to me and I got an amazing job working from home now. You should also be able to claim some funding. Think it is called access to work. Even if you don't get the job or it doesn't work out it will be great practice and good for your self esteem. Ignore all the negative posts, it is not a waste of time. Most jobs will accomodate/ flex to find the right candidate if it's not an entry level position.

LaurieFairyCake · 21/04/2023 17:28

Uber/taxi - just suck up the costs to get something great, career is more than money

It sounds great for you Flowers

You will get your license back Smile

bumblebeees · 21/04/2023 17:42

When's the interview?

ACon · 21/04/2023 17:54

Have you heard about the government's Access to Work scheme?? You may be eligible to support to get to your place of work via taxi etc. I have a colleague who was unable to drive for the same reasons as you and HR told us to look into this.
Go for the job...don't let accessibility get in your way? The fact that you are unable to drive should not be a barrier. Good luck!! xx

Shininghope · 21/04/2023 20:07

My husband developed a health problem that meant he had to surrender his driving license for 2 years. Everyday the whole family got up early, drove him to work, drove back towards our house dropped the DS at school then o drive myself to work (in the opposite direction). It was a nightmare and we were all exhausted for two years. However he had his licence back now, has his own car and it’s easier again.

if you can make it work- however hard- then do it. It’s super hard for those two years but it passes and eventually you get back to normal.

HandsupSue · 14/06/2023 12:44

Thesisquibble · 19/04/2023 09:58

And someone just messaged me on LinkedIn with another job oppprtunity!

More hours and one that I can get to all independently in a jiffy!

I may not get either but this is nice.......Good things are finally happening 😂

Did you get it op?

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